Reading Informational Text
Grade 3 English Language Arts • ELA.3.RIT
1 Level 1 Foundation
5 skillsUse text features
Use key details to determine the main idea
Read about animals
Read about food
Match causes with effects
2 Level 2 Developing
6 skillsDetermine the main idea of a passage
Determine the order of events in informational texts
Compare and contrast in informational texts
Match causes and effects in informational texts
Read about art, music, and traditions
Read about sports and hobbies
3 Level 3 Proficient
6 skillsIdentify the author's purpose: mixed media
Identify the author's purpose: passages
Match problems with their solutions
Identify text structures
Read about famous people
Read about famous places
4 Level 4 Advanced
3 skillsRead about business and technology
Distinguish facts from opinions
Identify an author's statement of opinion
5 Level 5 Expert
2 skillsChoose reasons to support an opinion
Compare information from two informational texts
About Reading Informational Text
This Grade 3 English Language Arts standard focuses on building student proficiency in reading informational text. As part of the Florida B.E.S.T. curriculum, this standard is assessed on the FAST (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking) exam.
Why This Standard Matters
This is a high-priority standard that forms the foundation for future mathematical concepts. Students who master these skills are better prepared for more advanced topics in later grades.
How to Use These Resources
- Level 1-2: Start here for students who need foundational practice or intervention
- Level 3: Core grade-level skills that all students should master
- Level 4-5: Challenge and enrichment for students ready to advance
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